First class of the day is Stretch & Flexibility with Marissa. This is my second time taking this class (but it was with Heather the first time) and I have to admit that I was nervous. The first time I took stretch and flexibility, it aggravated my left foot so much that I could barely walk afterwards. I was immensely worried that it would happen again. I have such limited flexibility that this class in particular is difficult for me. But the reason I take it is because I need to increase my flexibility, which is something that is essential for dancing, pole and silks. My ultimate goal is to get pretty splits on both sides!!
Marissa put us through our stretching paces!! I was sweating- not from exhaustion or cardio, but from the sheer pain of my muscles stretching further than they are use to! While I was in the class, I couldn't wait until it was over because it hurts so badly! But after the class, my muscles felt more relaxed and my body felt stronger. And as an added bonus- my foot didn't hurt! It actually feel better then it has in a long time! I have to make a note to try and do this class more often!
Next class up was Rockin' Hard Beach Bodies with Marissa. A double dose of double Marisa's!! My lovely friend Kira joined me today! It was her very first class at Vixen! Now, if I was breaking a sweat in 'stretch & flexibility' class, then I can confidently say that sweat was POURING out of my veins in Beach Bodies class! Marissa had us doing a ton of cardio, utilizing weights, step-ups on a chair, etc. We ended the class by running 2 laps around the building, which is torture in the summer Florida heat!! Luckily I brought 2 bottles of water with me to the classes, because I was guzzling water to replenish my system!
And the third class, yes I did 3 classes today, was Co-Ed Hip Hop!! I love the dance classes that Vixen Fitness has to offer! I am a performer, with my talents being more in acting, but I've always wanted to improve in the dance department. And the only way to do that is to take dance classes!! So I'm going to make it a point to take as many of the dance classes as I possibly can. It will help me in my career! Our routine was a hard hitting one- literally! We had to punch the palm of our own hand twice during the routine! After the first couple of times, it hurt my hand, so I just clapped when we were suppose to punch. I love Josan (the instructor) and hip hop is so completely out of my element, but I love it all the same!!
Today was the perfect mix of classes. I had cardio, a good, deep stretch, and a dance class! If I can orchestrate every day like this it would be perfection!!
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